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Ronaldo Backs Son to Surpass Him, Says Hunger Is the Test
Cristiano Ronaldo has backed his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., to become a bigger player than him, while warning that maintaining hunger will be the harder challenge. Ronaldo Jr. plays for Al Nassr’s…
The Story in Brief
Cristiano Ronaldo has backed his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., to become a bigger player than him, while warning that maintaining hunger will be the harder challenge. Ronaldo Jr. plays for Al Nassr’s academy and recently trained under his father’s watch. The teenager has also spent time at the Manchester United academy and reportedly trained with Real Madrid’s Under-16 team in March, according to ESPN.
Ronaldo Jr. has represented Portugal at Under-15 and Under-16 level. His father said he has played his final FIFA World Cup, though he has not announced his retirement from international football. Ronaldo has appeared at six World Cups since his debut in 2006.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that a famous surname guarantees a second Ronaldo, or that pressure alone will stop it. Neither claim is supported yet. The teenager has academy experience and youth international appearances, but senior football demands far more than physical size or access to elite clubs. His progress should be judged by regular performances, fitness and selection at higher levels, not by comparisons with his father. The clearest test will be whether he earns sustained senior minutes for club and country.
Source: timesnownews.com
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